NPD Project Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for a premium British food business in Central London, offering a hybrid working pattern with three days in the office. The role focuses on coordinating product development from concept to launch across Sales, Buying, Supply Chain, Technical and Marketing teams.

The successful candidate will manage timelines, priorities and risks, report on progress, and identify opportunities to improve project management processes.

Qualifications

• Food industry experience is essential.
• Experience in project management or coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new and existing product development projects from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with Sales, Buying, Supply Chain, Technical and Marketing teams.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, risks and reporting.
• Identify process improvements and support the introduction of project management systems.

Skills

Food industry experience

Project management

Coordination of multiple projects

Stakeholder communication

Job description

*Food Manufacturing Experience Essential*

Location: Central London | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

We are partnering with an award-winning, premium British food business with an established presence across grocery, foodservice and B2B markets. With a growing operation and a diverse product portfolio, the business is looking to appoint a Project Manager to support its ongoing product development activity.

The Role

• Coordinate new and existing product development projects from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with Sales, Buying, Supply Chain, Technical and Marketing teams.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, risks and reporting.
• Identify process improvements and support the introduction of project management systems.

About You

• Food industry experience is essential.
• Experience in project management or coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

This opportunity would suit either an ambitious individual looking to develop their career or an experienced Project Manager seeking their next challenge.